ONE CEBU: Standing through disasters
Tourist spots, delicacies, and etched history molded the Queen City of the South—Cebu. Behind its façade beauty, it actually faced countless Typhoons, unexpected earthquakes, and rising floods. Despite that, Cebu stayed resilient in facing these natural challenges, a testament of their strength, adaptability, p.
Cebu has a history of experiencing frequent natural disasters, shaping the culture and mindset of its people. One of the major events Cebuano’s has experienced is the traumatizing, spined-chilling Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in 2013. But Cebu was not only greeted by super typhoons over the past years, Earthquakes barged in with no warning. In 2013 Bohol shook with no warning and it was felt very strongly in Cebu. These Major Events have tested the Cebuano Resilience.
But how did Cebu remain resilient?
The People of the Queen city of the south has traditionally practiced “bayanihan”, or communal unity. It can be seen clearly in Cebuano Disaster Response, and even a simple act of kindness like helping a neighbor in times of need.
When a typhoon is expected, Cebuano’s turn to Him for safety measures as they are Faithful and Spiritually strong. It helps them provide emotional support and a sense of light within the darkest of times.
Cebuano resilience during disasters is rooted in community spirit, faith, and being resourceful. While challenges remain, ongoing efforts to improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery are being made into reality has also combined with the unwavering spirit of the people, contributing to building a more resilient Cebu.
CHILD SEES; CHILD DO
Air drifts lightly through in the toddler’s bedroom, but for the child? The atmosphere feels fun and exciting because their parents gave him their phones, hoping the child would calm himself down. But that shortly backfires as the child is suddenly aggressive, screaming for no reason, and is starting to have violent and inappropriate actions. But later the parents found out he was watching an action movie with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson starring. No one knows how that got there. No one paid attention, not even the slightest bit.
The debate over the effects of violent content in media, particularly cartoons and video games, on children’s behavior has been an ongoing conflict.
When children are exposed to violent content, it can greatly influence the child’s behavior, potentially leading to aggressive and violent actions. When exposed, the child sees, then the child does. They imitate the violent behaviors that they see in what they are exposed to. Particularly if they identify with the characters or perceive the violence as justified.
If it is repeated, the child is overtime being less empathetic and accepting more violence. This can affect their violent content and also their psychological mechanisms that are involved in the implications for child development.
Arousal from violent content can transfer to other situations, intensifying emotional responses and a chance for more aggressive tantrums. Longitudinal studies have examined the long-term effects of violent content exposure on a child’s behavior with mixed results that also results in counter arguments.
We can resolve this issue by teaching children media literacy skills that can help them critically evaluate violent content and understanding its potential effects. And instead of drinking wine, relaxing, parents should monitor their children’s media consumption and discuss the content with them, providing context and guidance.
The effects of violent content on children’s behavior are complex and multifaceted. While experts suggest a potential influence, the extent and nature of this influence vary depending on individual, social, and contextual factors. A balanced approach that combines media literacy, parental guidance, and responsible content creation is needed to protect children from potential harm.
SOCIAL MEDIA’S GIVEN POWER: THE CHOICE IS OURS
In a world where digital engagement evolves faster than a scroll on Facebook or Tiktok, one innovation stands at the center of both excitement and fear. Social Media. For many, it’s a helpful companion for entertainment, it’s ready to entertain you with videos, generate content, or assist you in times of need. For others, it worries them, especially when some suspicious activities enter the conversation. But beyond the debates, one truth stands clear, social media can be a powerful ally, as long as we choose to use it wisely.
In today’s times, internet penetration in the Philippines’s rate has been skyrocketed with a significant percentage of the population active using the internet. With just a few clicks, you can now socialize in media. It offers explanations in short-form videos, simplifies it to your understanding, and even gives creative sparks when your ideas start to fade in a form of content. It’s like having a 24/7 tutor, entertainer, and a virtual buddy, it is an all-in-one tool.
But here lies the real angle, social media is not a place for misinformation. It’s also not meant to steal your Data Privacy or Steal your information. Instead, it serves as a place, an escape from reality, designed to enhance your social skills via Media, not being uncomfortable with the stealing.
People who use social media responsibly discover that it strengthens their social skills virtually. It helps them interact with other people virtually, teaches them new ways of socializing, and allows them to explore other people more deeply. When used correctly, social media unlocks the chance to become more creative, more socially active, and more confident in expressing ideas virtually. Far from damaging privacy, it encourages free-will to express yourself virtually, even if there is a screen in the way.
However, misusing social media comes with consequences. Stealing information and selling it without understanding it may give temporary comfort, but sacrifices your freedom and honesty. Honesty isn’t just a rule, it’s a reflection of your character. Social Media cannot protect that for you, it is against you with many various social media activists that are always investigating.
